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Joseph's 5-wicket haul seals series win for West Indies
15 Jun
Summary
- Shamar Joseph took 5 wickets for 33 runs, a career best.
- Sherfane Rutherford scored an unbeaten 54 to guide the chase.
- West Indies won by five wickets to seal the three-match series.
Shamar Joseph achieved a career-best bowling performance, taking 5 wickets for 33 runs, which significantly restricted Sri Lanka to a total of 169 in their 20 overs. Despite Sri Lanka's initial strong start, Joseph's crucial wickets in the Powerplay and later overs dismantled their batting lineup. Dunith Wellalage was a notable contributor for Sri Lanka with 43 runs.
In the chase, Sherfane Rutherford played a pivotal role, scoring an unbeaten 54 off 40 balls to anchor the West Indies' innings. Although Sri Lanka's spinners, led by Wanindu Hasaranga, applied pressure, Rutherford found timely boundaries and was supported by Jason Holder's explosive late hitting. Ultimately, West Indies successfully chased the target, crossing the line with two balls to spare to win the series 2-1.
